HealthAugust 13, 2026

reticulum

ruh-TIK-yuh-luhm

Definition

A network or mesh-like structure found in cells, specifically the endoplasmic reticulum, which processes proteins and lipids.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'reticulum', meaning 'small net', which is the diminutive form of 'rete' (net). It entered English in the 17th century as a biological term for various net-like structures in anatomy.

In the news

In this article, the endoplasmic reticulum is described as a cellular organelle that becomes overwhelmed by metabolic stress, triggering a defensive response to protein misfolding.

How Obesity Triggers Cellular Stress Through Unfolded Protein Response and NRF2 Signaling

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Bioengineer.org

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